- Acimtamig (also known as AFM13) combination with AlloNK® (also known as AB-101): Initiated LuminICE-203. Company on track to report initial data in H1 2024.
- Acimtamig: Received fast-track designation for the combination of acimtamig and AlloNK®.
- LuminICE-203: Received encouraging feedback from the FDA on Type C meeting.
- AFM13-104: Oral presentation of updated data of acimtamig in combination with cord blood-derived NK cells at the
American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2023 Annual Meeting. - AFM24 combination with atezolizumab: On track to report data from three expansion cohorts in
December 2023 . - AFM28: Cleared third dose cohort without dose limiting toxicities; completed enrollment in the fourth cohort.
- Cash runway into 2025: As of
September 30, 2023 , cash, cash equivalents and financial assets were €97.5 million.
MANNHEIM,
“We initiated our phase 2 clinical study of acimtamig in combination with AlloNK® and received encouraging feedback on the design of our LuminICE-203 trial from the FDA,” said Dr.
Program Updates
Acimtamig (CD30/CD16A)
- Initiated LuminICE-203, a phase 2 clinical study to investigate acimtamig in combination with Artiva’s AlloNK® natural killer (NK) cells in patients with relapsed / refractory (r/r) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). The study will also include a cohort of 20 r/r PTCL patients. The Company expects to report initial efficacy and safety data from the LuminICE-203 study in the first half of 2024.
- Received encouraging feedback from FDA regarding questions for the Type C meeting:
The FDA is highly engaged in supporting the progress and design of the study evaluating the combination of acimtamig and AlloNK® as evidenced by the fast-track designation and Type C meeting feedback. According to written feedback for the Type C meeting, the LuminICE-203 study, designed based on the FDA’s recommendations and guidelines, could support accelerated approval, depending on the demonstrated magnitude of clinical benefit. In addition, the FDA agrees with Affimed’s approach to address the contribution of single components by adding a cohort to the study evaluating AlloNK®/IL-2 only. - AFM13-104 abstract selected for oral presentation at the ASH 2023 Annual Meeting. The oral presentation by Dr.
Yago Nieto , M.D., Ph.D., professor of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy at MD Anderson at the ASH 2023 Annual Meeting will include data on a total of 42 r/r CD30-positive Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients enrolled in the study with 36 patients treated at the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D). All patients were heavily pretreated and refractory to their most recent line of therapy with active progressive disease at the time of enrollment. The acimtamig precomplexed NK cells treatment followed by three weekly infusions of acimtamig achieved an overall response rate (ORR) of 94.4% with a complete response rate of 72.2% at RP2D. Acimtamig in combination with NK cells continues to demonstrate a good safety and tolerability profile with no cases of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) or graft versus host disease (GVHD) of any grade. An in-depth analysis including updated EFS/OS data will be presented during Dr. Nieto’s oral presentation.
AFM24 (EGFR/CD16A)
- On track to report data in
December 2023 from the first three expansion cohorts of AFM24-102, a Phase 1/2a combination study of AFM24 and atezolizumab, in patients with advanced EGFR-expressing solid tumors. Expansion cohorts of the study enrolled patients with (1) EGFR-wildtype non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (2) gastric /gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma and (3) a basket cohort evaluating pancreatic, hepatocellular, and biliary tract cancer.
Based on the results from the AFM24 monotherapy study, a fourth expansion cohort of patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC has been added to the AFM24-102 study and is enrolling and treating patients. Data from this cohort is expected in the first half of 2024.
- AFM24 combination with NK cells. The Company is continuing to investigate the possibility of a combination of AFM24 with an allogeneic, off-the-shelf NK cell product.
AFM28 (CD123/CD16A)
- AFM28 is investigated in a multi-center Phase 1 open-label, dose-escalation study (AFM28-101), in r/r AML. Dose level three was completed with no dose-limiting toxicities; completed enrollment in the fourth dose cohort.
Clinical development of AFM28 is planned as both single-agent and in combination with an allogeneic off-the-shelf NK cell product.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Affimed has completed its work on novel molecules for both
Genentech and Roivant. Further development of these product candidates is at the discretion of the respective companies.
Planned Upcoming Milestones:
- Follow-up data from AFM13-104 to be presented at the ASH Annual Meeting in
December 2023 . - Initial data readout from the LuminICE-203 study planned in H1 2024.
- Data release from the first three expansion cohorts of the Phase 1/2a study AFM24+atezolizumab combination study planned in
December 2023 . - Data from the EGFR-mutant NSCLC cohort planned in H1 2024.
- Further progress updates from AFM28-101 dose escalation planned in H1 2024.
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
Affimed’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euros (€), the Company’s functional and presentation currency.
As of
Net cash used in operating activities for the quarter ended
Total revenue for the quarter ended
Research and development expenses for the quarter ended
General and administrative expenses decreased 33.5% from €8.1 million in the quarter ended
Net finance income/costs for the quarter ended
Net loss for the quarter ended
The weighted number of common shares outstanding for the for quarter ended
Additional information regarding these results will be included in the notes to the consolidated interim financial statements as of
Note on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Affimed prepares and reports consolidated financial statements and financial information in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB. None of the financial statements were prepared in accordance with
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About
Affimed (Nasdaq: AFMD) is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company committed to giving patients back their innate ability to fight cancer by actualizing the untapped potential of the innate immune system. The Company’s proprietary ROCK® platform enables a tumor-targeted approach to recognize and kill a range of hematologic and solid tumors, enabling a broad pipeline of wholly-owned and partnered single agent and combination therapy programs. The ROCK® platform predictably generates customized innate cell engager (ICE®) molecules, which use patients’ immune cells to destroy tumor cells. This innovative approach enabled Affimed to become the first company with a clinical-stage ICE®. Headquartered in Mannheim,
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Unaudited consolidated interim statements of comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||
(in € thousand) | ||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the nine months ended | |||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
Revenue | 1,962 | 14,888 | 7,862 | 30,195 | ||||||||
Other income - net | (6 | ) | 118 | 1,121 | 642 | |||||||
Research and development expenses | (21,498 | ) | (26,126 | ) | (76,302 | ) | (65,333 | ) | ||||
General and administrative expenses | (5,381 | ) | (8,089 | ) | (18,507 | ) | (23,509 | ) | ||||
Operating loss | (24,923 | ) | (19,209 | ) | (85,826 | ) | (58,005 | ) | ||||
Finance income / (costs) - net | 568 | 2,719 | 96 | 5,443 | ||||||||
Loss before tax | (24,355 | ) | (16,490 | ) | (85,730 | ) | (52,562 | ) | ||||
Income taxes | 0 | 0 | (3 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||
Loss for the period | (24,355 | ) | (16,490 | ) | (85,733 | ) | (52,564 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||||||||||
Equity investments at fair value OCI - net change in fair value | 0 | (73 | ) | 0 | (6,846 | ) | ||||||
Other comprehensive loss | 0 | (73 | ) | 0 | (6,846 | ) | ||||||
Total comprehensive loss | (24,355 | ) | (16,563 | ) | (85,733 | ) | (59,410 | ) | ||||
Basic and diluted loss per share in € per share (undiluted = diluted) | (0.16 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.57 | ) | (0.38 | ) | ||||
Weighted number of common shares outstanding | 149,339,335 | 149,339,335 | 149,339,335 | 140,036,614 | ||||||||
Consolidated interim statements of financial position | ||||||
(in € thousand) | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||
Intangible assets | 41 | 58 | ||||
Leasehold improvements and equipment | 5,258 | 3,823 | ||||
Right-of-use assets | 8,336 | 561 | ||||
13,635 | 4,442 | |||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 62,817 | 190,286 | ||||
Financial assets | 34,659 | 0 | ||||
Trade and other receivables | 2,446 | 2,697 | ||||
Inventories | 809 | 628 | ||||
Other assets and prepaid expenses | 6,098 | 2,459 | ||||
106,829 | 196,070 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 120,464 | 200,512 | ||||
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||||
Equity | ||||||
Issued capital | 1,493 | 1,493 | ||||
Capital reserves | 592,081 | 582,843 | ||||
Fair value reserves | (1,231 | ) | (1,231 | ) | ||
Accumulated deficit | (515,923 | ) | (430,190 | ) | ||
Total equity | 76,420 | 152,915 | ||||
Non current liabilities | ||||||
Borrowings | 7,664 | 11,687 | ||||
Contract liabilities | 619 | 1,083 | ||||
Lease liabilities | 6,874 | 176 | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | 15,157 | 12,946 | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Trade and other payables | 21,713 | 19,077 | ||||
Borrowings | 5,898 | 5,930 | ||||
Lease liabilities | 640 | 396 | ||||
Contract liabilities | 636 | 9,248 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 28,887 | 34,651 | ||||
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 120,464 | 200,512 | ||||
Unaudited consolidated interim statements of cash flows | ||||||
(in € thousand) | ||||||
For the nine months ended | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||
Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||
Loss for the period | (85,733 | ) | (52,564 | ) | ||
Adjustments for the period: | ||||||
- Income taxes | 3 | 2 | ||||
- Depreciation and amortization | 1,273 | 1,066 | ||||
- Net loss on disposal of leasehold improvements and equipment | 74 | 0 | ||||
- Share-based payments | 9,238 | 14,779 | ||||
- Finance income / (costs) - net | (96 | ) | (5,443 | ) | ||
(75,241 | ) | (42,160 | ) | |||
Change in trade and other receivables | 251 | 3,118 | ||||
Change in inventories | (181 | ) | (252 | ) | ||
Change in other assets and prepaid expenses | (3,639 | ) | (26 | ) | ||
Change in trade, other payables, provisions and contract liabilities | (6,442 | ) | (33,888 | ) | ||
(85,252 | ) | (73,208 | ) | |||
Interest received | 1,497 | 228 | ||||
Paid interest | (1,069 | ) | (950 | ) | ||
Paid income tax | (3 | ) | (2 | ) | ||
Net cash used in operating activities | (84,827 | ) | (73,932 | ) | ||
Cash flow from investing activities | ||||||
Purchase of intangible assets | 0 | (30 | ) | |||
Purchase of leasehold improvements and equipment, including upfront payments for right-of-use assets | (3,220 | ) | (263 | ) | ||
Cash received from the sale of financial assets | 0 | 3,772 | ||||
Cash paid for investments in financial assets | (34,246 | ) | 0 | |||
Net cash used for investing activities | (37,466 | ) | 3,479 | |||
Cash flow from financing activities | ||||||
Proceeds from issue of common shares, including exercise of share-based payment awards | 0 | 95,907 | ||||
Transaction costs related to issue of common shares | 0 | (6,159 | ) | |||
Repayment of lease liabilities | (377 | ) | (538 | ) | ||
Repayment of borrowings | (4,447 | ) | (70 | ) | ||
Net cash used for financing activities | (4,824 | ) | 89,140 | |||
Exchange rate related changes of cash and cash equivalents | (352 | ) | 6,578 | |||
Net changes to cash and cash equivalents | (127,117 | ) | 18,687 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 190,286 | 197,630 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 62,817 | 222,895 | ||||
Unaudited consolidated interim statements of changes in equity | |||||||||||||||
(in € thousand) | |||||||||||||||
Issued capital | Capital reserves | Fair Value reserves | Accumulated deficit | Total equity | |||||||||||
Balance as of | 1,234 | 474,087 | (5,973 | ) | (333,397 | ) | 135,951 | ||||||||
Issue of common shares | 259 | 89,423 | 89,682 | ||||||||||||
Exercise of share-based payment awards | 101 | 101 | |||||||||||||
Equity-settled share-based payment awards | 14,779 | 14,779 | |||||||||||||
Transfer of cumulative loss on sale of financial assets | 6,865 | (6,865 | ) | 0 | |||||||||||
Loss for the period | (52,564 | ) | (52,564 | ) | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | (6,846 | ) | (6,846 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance as of | 1,493 | 578,390 | (5,954 | ) | (392,826 | ) | 181,103 | ||||||||
Balance as of | 1,493 | 582,843 | (1,231 | ) | (430,190 | ) | 152,915 | ||||||||
Equity-settled share-based payment awards | 9,238 | 9,238 | |||||||||||||
Loss for the period | (85,733 | ) | (85,733 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance as of | 1,493 | 592,081 | (1,231 | ) | (515,923 | ) | 76,420 | ||||||||
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